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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 594.48 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 594.48 and 242.08 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 594.48 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/594.48 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 594.48 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 143,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,911.72/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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